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security levels without the need to rely secure instrumentation for multi- emerging missions and threats. Open
on the OEM to do the work. classification information exchange. architecture simplifies obsolescence
These air-combat training systems management and future upgrades with
Unmatched Operational come with security certification that new technologies. Off-board processing
Realism: supports the requirements of today’s on JSAS also means that additional
LVC training blends synthetic elements 5th Generation fighters. They deliver capabilities can be injected into the
aircraft without need to change the
with live participants to realistically Multiple Independent Levels of Security/ aircraft OFP every time. Looking beyond
simulate high-threat air combat Safety (MILS) architecture that is 5th generation aircraft, these types
situations. These systems include full- capable of four simultaneous encryption of solutions are equally applicable to
fidelity threat and weapon simulations channels up to Top Secret. MILS is bi-national training scenarios such as
for Department of Defense and NATO available in both airborne and ground those envisaged under the Australia-
weapon types. The systems include subsystems, for tethered or autonomous Singapore Military Training Initiative.
real-time kill notification and removal operations. Simulation systems also
maximizing positive training. The have user-configurable security policies It’s Not Just About Training!:
systems are reconfigurable in flight for rapid mission reconfiguration.
for effective training in less time. They Future-Ready: Concerns over the extensive cost and
are able to securely integrate with time it takes for warfighters to get more
aircraft data bus/operational flight These capabilities are not only real, effective technology are valid. One of the
programs. These systems deliver 20X certified and operating on ranges today, “friction points” in fielding new weapons
more network capacity than existing they’re also designed to advance as systems is the developmental and
air combat training systems, in the future training needs change. LVC operational test evolutions, which are
same bandwidth. This means more training leverages newly developed subject to constraints already articulated
live players and excess capacity for security and data-link technologies for training; limited ranges, aircraft,
LVC traffic. with decades of air combat training qualified aircrew, etc. Thoughtfully
expertise. It overcomes limitations in enabling some elements of weapons
Certified Security: live threats and training infrastructure, testing in a live, virtual and constructive
LVC training is available that delivers and provides rapid training response to environment could be game changing,

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